"Sadly, my father will not be attending our wedding," Ms Markle said in the statement.

"I have always cared for my father and hope he can be given the space he needs to focus on his health.

"I would like to thank everyone who has offered generous messages of support.

"Please know how much Harry and I look forward to sharing our special day with you on Saturday."

The announcement ends the will-he or won't-he saga that has overshadowed the lead-up to the Royal wedding.

Kensington Palace announced on May 4 that Prince Harry and Ms Markle were "very much looking forward to welcoming Ms Markle's parents to Windsor for the wedding", and said Ms Markle's father would be walking her down the aisle.

But on Monday Mr Markle said he had made the choice not to attend the wedding to avoid embarrassing his daughter and the Royal family after he staged a series of photos of himself preparing for the event with a paparazzi agency.

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